wear down
verb
wore down; worn down; wearing down; wears down
: to weary and overcome by persistent resistance or pressure
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Sunscreen, chlorine, saltwater, and even rough drying habits can wear down the fabric, leaving colors faded and suits stretched out.
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Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
There’s even a dedicated volunteer group that keeps track of what needs to be maintained — the dark roof tiles, antique lightening system or anything else that has been worn down over time.
—Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
Cheerleaders' hair must be worn down Even during rehearsals, hair must be flowing.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 21 June 2025
The repetitive movements of your office chair gliding across the same patch of floor over and over can wear down your floor over the years and create an area of the floor that is lighter in color than the floor surrounding it.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
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Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
There’s even a dedicated volunteer group that keeps track of what needs to be maintained — the dark roof tiles, antique lightening system or anything else that has been worn down over time.
—Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
Cheerleaders' hair must be worn down Even during rehearsals, hair must be flowing.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 21 June 2025
The repetitive movements of your office chair gliding across the same patch of floor over and over can wear down your floor over the years and create an area of the floor that is lighter in color than the floor surrounding it.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20down. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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